Gauntlet Gallery — Sandra Chevrier Print Index
La Cage Dans Un Combat Electrique
Summary
"La Cage dans un combat électrique" ("in an electric fight") is a 2021 giclée on Canson 100% cotton watercolour paper, 310gsm, sized 37 x 28 inches in an edition of 195. Its title conveys energy and confrontation.
Why It Matters
The "electric fight" theme charges the composition with tension and dynamism, aligning with the combative energy of the superhero imagery Chevrier draws from. Printed large at 37 x 28 inches on cotton watercolour paper, it pairs a bold subject with a soft, painterly matte surface, a characteristic contrast in her giclée work.
Collector Perspective
An edition of 195 in a large format offers accessible scale for collectors, and the Canson cotton watercolour substrate ensures archival quality. The energetic theme makes it a striking display piece. Buyers comparing Chevrier's 2021 giclées will note this among her more available large works, balancing size against a broader edition.
Historical Context
The combat and energy motifs here connect directly to the superhero source material at the heart of the Cages series, where masculine action-comic imagery overlays feminine portraiture to interrogate strength, vulnerability, and expectation. This 2021 giclée channels that dynamic into a single charged, large-format image.
FAQ
What does the title mean?
"Dans un combat électrique" translates to "in an electric fight," conveying energy and confrontation.
What paper is used?
Canson 100% cotton watercolour paper, 310gsm, an archival matte substrate.
What is the edition size?
The edition is 195.
How large is it?
It measures 37 x 28 inches.
About the Artist
Sandra Chevrier is a Canadian contemporary artist based in Montreal, best known for her ongoing series La Cage, in which she paints delicate female portraits partially overlaid with comic-book imagery. The superhero panels function as a metaphorical "cage," exploring the pressures, expectations, and idealized roles imposed on women. Her mixed-media works combine painting, drawing, and vintage comic collage, and she has exhibited internationally and collaborated on projects including a notable series with Hendrik Beikirch. Chevrier's editioned prints translate her intimate, layered originals to a wider collector audience.
Collecting Sandra Chevrier at Gauntlet Gallery
How do I start collecting Sandra Chevrier?
Signed, numbered giclee and screenprint editions from her La Cage series are the primary entry point, with hand-embellished editions and unique paintings at the higher end. Look for strong facial detail and clean comic-collage layering. Gauntlet Gallery prioritizes well-preserved impressions with complete signing.
How is authenticity documented?
Chevrier works are sold with documented studio provenance and the artist's signature and numbering. We photograph the exact piece you receive, including the signature and edition details, so authenticity can be verified before purchase.
What drives Sandra Chevrier's value?
Medium (originals and hand-embellished editions over open prints), edition size, iconic imagery from La Cage, condition, and documented provenance are the key value drivers. Unique and low-numbered embellished works carry the strongest premiums.